More than 90 per cent of AMBER Alerts in Ontario have resulted in the safe recovery of the abducted child
This past January 13, was AMBER Alert Awareness Day to remind everyone of the importance of these critical messages.
AMBER Alerts are only issued if an abducted child is believed to be in danger. "The decision to issue an AMBER Alert is never taken lightly and the incident must meet clear criteria." When an AMBER Alert appears on your phone, click the link in the alert to access details at amberalert.opp.ca. There you will find details regarding the abduction, including descriptions of the child or children, the person accused in the abduction, and any vehicle involved.
"When a child is abducted, the offender usually goes on the run to evade detection. In a matter of hours, they can travel hundreds of kilometres. This is why AMBER Alerts are issued province-wide," says an OPP release. "You can be an extra set of eyes, no matter where the abduction happened or where you are, as police simply cannot be everywhere. By sharing information on social media, with people who may not have access to a cell phone, you are playing an instrumental role in helping police return abducted children home safely.""Many alerts are resolved thanks to people like you who see or hear something following an alert that they report to police," says Inspector Todd Pittman.
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